When it comes to the Cannes Film Festival, it is undoubtedly one of the most high-profile events in the film industry every year. There has never been a shortage of wonderful "shows" of stars, and the red carpet is the focus of everyone's attention. However, on the red carpet of this year's Cannes Film Festival, some jaw-dropping and peculiar looks appeared, which aroused the confusion and ridicule of many netizens.
On May 18, 2024, the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival ushered in the grand debut of the second day. Compared with the elegant appearance of those standard big-name stars on the red carpet of the opening ceremony the day before, the red carpet on this day can be described as more "exciting". Some unique shapes instantly sparked heated discussions on the whole network, and some netizens even jokingly said that these people came to "ask for rain".
What kind of styling makes people so surprised? And who are these people? What exactly are their goals? Driven by this series of questions, netizens launched heated discussions and comments. Some ridiculed their actions as "humiliating", while others questioned their motives in bewilderment. In short, this "spectacle" on the Cannes red carpet undoubtedly brought a touch of "discord" to the entire film industry.
1. The "Dragon Mother and Dragon King" arrived, and netizens exclaimed, "Come and ask for rain"
On the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival over the years, we can always see stars from all walks of life dressed up carefully to show their fashion trends. However, on the red carpet on the second day of this year, there was an incredibly "peculiar" look.
As soon as the "Dragon Mother and Dragon King" wearing a dragon robe appeared, it immediately sparked heated discussions on the whole network. Netizens exclaimed, speculating whether this strange-looking "Dragon King" was here to "ask for rain". Compared with the elegant appearance of those stars on the red carpet in previous years, the appearance of this "Dragon King" is really surprising.
Incredibly, the "Dragon King" did not appear on the red carpet alone. He was accompanied by a female companion dressed in a royal blue phoenix robe. This pair of "Dragon Tortoise" combination really added a lot of "joy" to the Cannes red carpet.
What makes netizens even more puzzling is that the pair of "dragon turtles" are also holding a crudely designed poster with a few big characters written on it. It is reported that the film will be released in 2022. Such a pair of fancy costumes with different styles, coupled with a poster that looks quite thunderous, makes people can't help but have more questions.
Who exactly are these dragon tortoises? What are their intentions on the Cannes red carpet? Do you really want to showcase your work, or do you just want to attract attention in this way? Netizens expressed their incomprehension and disdain, thinking that their approach was really "embarrassing".
Second, the identity of Chinese Americans has attracted attention, and netizens said that it is "too embarrassing"
This pair of "dragon turtles" in fancy clothes has a more eye-catching label on them, that is, they are considered Chinese. As soon as this news came out, it immediately triggered a strong reaction from netizens.
Many people said that if these two were indeed Chinese, it would be even more "embarrassing". They believe that such shapes and behaviors are not only tasteless, but even have a desecration of cultural traditions.
Many netizens questioned whether the pair of "dragon turtles" really understood the rules and heritage of the Cannes Film Festival, an international event. They wore that kind of vulgar and cheap "costumes", and they also made "begging for rain" on the red carpet, which is really incredible.
Some netizens bluntly said that even ordinary people should be restrained and conscious on high-profile occasions like Cannes. What's more, these two people may also be Chinese, such behavior is really too embarrassing.
Some commentators pointed out that the pair of "dragon turtles" are not only vulgar in shape, but also abuse traditional cultural elements to attract attention. Not only is this disrespectful to the local culture, but it also makes people feel that their motives are quite dubious. Some people joke that they are "cramming" for rain, which is really ironic.
In general, the bizarre shapes and behaviors of this pair of "dragon turtles" undoubtedly added a lot of "joy" to the Cannes red carpet. But at the same time, what they did also aroused strong dissatisfaction and ridicule from many netizens. Especially when they are identified as being Chinese, it makes people feel that their behavior is too "embarrassing".
3. Is the threshold for Cannes too low? Netizens doubted the quality of the work
In addition to criticism of the shape and behavior of the "dragon turtle", netizens also expressed strong doubts about the works they brought.
It is reported that the poster in the hands of the pair of "dragon turtles" is the poster of their work "Blossom Sisters" that they will show at the Cannes Film Festival. Judging from the design of the poster itself, you can see that its quality is rather rough and looks like a promotional product for a low-budget TV series.
The fact that such a poorly produced work can enter a top film festival like the Cannes Film Festival can't help but make people have some doubts. Many netizens have said, has the threshold of the Cannes Film Festival been lowered to such a point?
Some people jokingly said that if the pair of "dragon turtles" can really bring their work "Blossom Sisters" to the Cannes Film Festival for screening, then the status of this international film festival may be greatly reduced. Netizens generally believe that the quality of such works is really unbelievable and should not appear at such a top film festival.
At the same time, some people speculate that the reason why the pair of "dragon turtles" chose this strange costume to appear is probably to attract attention in this way, so as to expose their works.
4. What is the "Dragon Python Prince"? More peculiar shapes followed
Just when people were still puzzled by the strange costumes and suspicious works of the "Dragon Turtle" combination, another more "unique" styling character also quietly appeared.
The character, known as the "Dragon Python Prince" by netizens, also appeared on the Cannes red carpet in a dragon robe, a golden crown on his head, and a pair of flip-flops. This East-West-North style dress is even more incredible.
Unlike the previous pair of "dragon turtles", this "dragon python prince" doesn't seem to have much to show. He simply appeared on the red carpet and kept doing the action of "begging for rain", which made people wonder about his true purpose.
Netizens have said that such a look is simply "embarrassing". Some people bluntly said that this person either really doesn't know the rules and heritage of the Cannes Film Festival, or he deliberately wants to rub the hot spots and sensationalize.
What's even more puzzling is that this "dragon python prince" doesn't seem to be alone. Beside him, another figure with the same peculiar shape appeared. This guy wearing the same clip-on slippers gives people a feeling of "Northeast Aunt".
Some commentators have pointed out that these two strangely shaped characters are undoubtedly abusing traditional cultural elements to attract attention. Not only is their behaviour tasteless, but it also gives the impression that they have no respect for the rules and heritage of the Cannes Film Festival, an international event.
In general, on the red carpet of this Cannes Film Festival, these "dragon turtles" and "dragon python princes" in fancy costumes undoubtedly added a lot of "joy" to the whole scene. But at the same time, their behavior has also aroused strong dissatisfaction and ridicule from many netizens, who think that they are really "embarrassed".
Fifth, it is in sharp contrast to the large flowers of the Northeast
In contrast, on the red carpet of the opening ceremony the day before, the star Li Meiyue, who was called the "Big Flower of the Northeast" by netizens, made people feel more pleasing to the eye.
Li Meiyue is wearing a gorgeous flower dress with an exaggerated decorative fake flower tiara, although the overall shape is a little "exaggerated", but it can give people a unique sense of art. In contrast, these costumed "dragon turtles" and "dragon python princes" are even more vulgar and blunt.
Some netizens bluntly said that although Li Meiyue's appearance is also quite exaggerated, at least it can give people a visual impact and artistic sense. And these "dragon turtles" and "dragon python princes" are not only vulgar in shape, but also have some desecration of cultural traditions, which is really unacceptable.
Some people even jokingly said that the "spectacle" on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival should be called "Northeast Big Flower VS Dragon King Python King". Although the shapes of both are very exaggerated, at least Li Meiyue can still give people an artistic atmosphere, and these "dragon pythons" are even more "embarrassing".
In general, the "spectacle" on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival has undoubtedly become the center of heated discussions on the whole network. These strangely dressed "dragon turtles" and "dragon python princes" not only have incomprehensible shapes, but also arouse strong dissatisfaction and ridicule from many netizens. At the same time, their behaviour raises doubts about whether the threshold for the Festival de Cannes has been lowered to such a point.
However, some people believe that such a "spectacle" makes the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival more lively and interesting. After all, in the standard looks of many stars, some unique personality elements occasionally appear, which can also add a lot of "joy" to this film event. It's just that these "dragon turtles" and "dragon pythons" may still need to learn red carpet etiquette well, so as not to let their behavior be too "embarrassing".